Engineering/Operations Production Support Lead

Job Description

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Boeing Research and Technology is seeking an Engineering/Operations Production Support Lead to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA.

This position is part of the EO/IR Mission Systems team within BR&T. The focus of this team is to design cutting edge sensor systems, and the key technologies that enable those systems, to support both Boeing and its external customers. Systems range from airborne EO/IR systems to space payloads. The team is focused on providing complete solutions, including systems engineering, optics design, mechanical design, algorithms, software development, firmware development, electronics, and advanced system modeling and simulations. As part of BR&T, the primary focus is on prototype systems and demonstrations, so we’re looking for people who like to try new things, and aren’t afraid of a challenge!

An Engineering/Operations Production Support candidate is sought to support a multi-disciplinary program team to develop plans & procedures, assist in facilities (flight/Demo lab operations support) and asset (STE/Tooling) management, coordinate with Security Operations (oversight/implementation), production activities (work order, Planning, PR-PO, Kitting) to ensure the successful hardware processing / integration to meet mission objectives. 

The Engineering & Production Support candidate will manage and oversee all facets of the production flow and ensure/assist in requirements flow to meet program / quality needs.  This engagement will consist of but not limited to skills and knowledge & coordination with the following systems – Configuration Management, evolving Work-Order release/development (MESCI), PR/PO/EPART. Emphasis on Payload Level Hardware Integration and Test, from sub-assembly thru final (environmental) test. The candidate shall possess skills with internal and external processing of space flight hardware as well as close coordination with Engineering & Program leadership. The candidate will be responsible for building up and taking ownership of the suitable production environments that are used to meet program requirements (Labs-operations, Tooling, STE, Capital & Expense, interfacing with Production Control & Security activities, supporting projects thru sell off requirements.  The candidate will assist & create plans that ensure the production hardware/facilities are maintained at a high level of readiness. The candidate will regularly generate reports of status / performance to program leadership as well as supporting evolving capabilities of the EO/IR organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all facets of the production flow and ensure/assist in requirements flow to meet program/quality needs; this engagement will consist of but not limited to skills and knowledge & coordination with the following systems – Configuration Management, evolving Work-Order release/development (MESCI), PR/PO/EPART

• Responsible for building up and taking ownership of the suitable production environments that are used to meet program requirements (Labs-operations, Tooling, STE, Capital & Expense, interfacing with Production Control & Security activities, supporting projects thru sell off requirements

• Assist & create plans that ensure the production hardware/facilities are maintained at a high level of readiness

• Regularly generate reports of status/performance to program leadership as well as supporting evolving capabilities of the EO/IR organization

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Huntington Beach, CA location.

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 7+ years of experience with space flight production

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working within an SRP/MRP system

• Experience working payload level assembly and test

• Experience working with production control/CMDM

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+13 years' related work experience, 19 years' related work experience, etc.)

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
 

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $128,350 - $173,650

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time